California prune prices on the rise

July 10, 2013 12:00:00 AM PDT

FRESNO, Calif. --

Experts prune prices are increasing because there is a lack of prunes in world markets for the first time in several years.

Experts estimate this year's California crop will see a reduction of nearly 25-percent compared to last year. Also, crops from other parts of the world are seeing a drop -- including South America and France.